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Consultation on LIPD Class Licenses

2nd May 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a consultation paper proposing a new version of the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence (LIPD) to replace the current 2015 instrument. This licence allows certain classes of low-power radiocommunications devices, including wireless microphones and other wireless audio equipment, to operate without an individual licence. The current instrument is due to sunset on 1 October 2025. Continue reading →

Sandra Lindsay

Sandra Lindsay was the Managing Director of Muso’s Corner, a music store located in Newcastle, New South Whales, Australia, until she sold the business in 2024. She purchased a small piano store and repair shop in 1967 and later renamed it Muso’s Corner and expanded to a larger location in 1994.

Sandra was active in supporting the Australian Music Association and served on its board.

Sandra established the Andy Lindsay Memorial Award in memory of her son Andrew ‘Andy’ Lindsay, who was an outstanding, gifted musician, inspiring business leader and also the heart and soul of Newcastle’s Musos Corner music store.

 

Australian Success at the 2023 NAMM Show

20th April 2023 – Alex Masso

Fang Lui (The Piano Fantasy) with Alex Masso (AMA) at the Australian Reception

 AMA members were well represented at the 2023 NAMM Show, held at its regular home of the Anaheim Convention Center in the off-schedule month of April.  This year’s event was widely understood to be a ‘stepping stone’ back to the regular schedule and scale of a January NAMM Show, which will return on 25th-28th January 2024. It also marked a transitional moment as Joe Lamond’s last show, and last month, as CEO and President, a position he has held for two decades as only the third NAMM CEO since 1948.

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Amber Technology announces new General Manager – Integrated Solutions

21st October 2022

Amber Technology has announce the appointment of Nathan Brady as General Manager for Integrated Solutions. This appointment replaces the current General Manager Richard Neale, who is retiring from the business from 1 January 2023. Nathan will be commencing with Amber Technology in November, which facilitates a managed and comprehensive transition.

Nathan joins Amber from CMI Music and Audio, where he was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing since 2018. Nathan had been with CMI for over 16 years in total, across multiple sales management roles in both Sydney and Melbourne during his tenure.

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